Ophthalmology

Offering primary care, secondary care, and clinical testing for children with visual impairments, the Ophthalmology Department at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is part of our integrated and multidisciplinary approach to pediatric health and wellness. By providing an on-site option for the complete and coordinated diagnosis and treatment of pediatric eye disorders, we're able to provide the highest level of care in an environment that is familiar and comforting to children of all ages.

Why Families Choose Us

Convenient Pediatric Vision Care

The Eye Clinic at Children’s Hospital Oakland evaluates and treats eye problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Our services include routine eye exams and treatment for all pediatric eye conditions, particularly those that relate to childhood disorders whose side effects may include vision impairment.

For your convenience, we schedule consultation and primary care appointments at the main hospital in Oakland and at our campuses in Walnut Creek and Brentwood.

Advanced Medical and Surgical Support

Medical and surgical treatment options are available for eye diseases and vision corrective issues. Surgical staff may include neurological and craniofacial experts for more integrated and multidisciplinary care.

We rely on the latest technology to diagnose, examine, and treat a variety of eye disorders.

Experienced, Board-Certified Team

Our Ophthalmology team is committed to providing your family with the highest standard of medical and surgical eye care available. Physicians are board-certified and subspecialty trained, and our technologists and support staff help make the hospital experience safe, effective, and positive for children of all ages.

The Latest in Pediatric Vision Research and Development

Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) conducts ongoing research into a broad spectrum of ocular diseases. We're also participants in the phase I clinical trial of enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis type VI.